PLYMOUTH TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a contractor scammed a man out of over $6,000 during a home improvement fraud scheme in Luzerne County.
In September, Pennsylvania State Police began an investigation into a home improvement fraud in Plymouth Township.
Police say 41-year-old Joshua Muller of Kingston, owner and CEO of A-Team Construction signed a contract and cashed a check for $6,140 from the victim.
Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit
The victim, a 56-year-old man from Nanticoke, contacted Muller around 20-30 times for 12 months regarding when he would start the contracted work, PSP stated.
State police confirmed with 28/22 News that Muller turned himself in to authorities.
Anyone with similar incidents connected to Muller or A-Team Construction is asked to call PSP Wilkes-Barre at 570-821-4110.
